What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow - Imaging Physics Research position at Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC?
This is a post-doctoral fellow position. Under the mentorship of Dr. Jia Wu and Dr. Xinuning Le, the postdoctoral fellow will work on designated projects assigned by the mentor(s). the fellow will be responsible for the conception of the project, collecting primary data (including but not limited to chart review for genomic typing, response, and survival of lung cancer patients treated with various treatments, the input of histology and radionics data, genomics data), analyze results using mathematical and statistical tools, complies, writes and submits reports to mentor(s).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Under the mentorship of Dr. Jia Wu and Dr. Xinuning Le, the post-doctoral fellow will be working in a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in oncology, radiomics, and AI/Machine Learning. The fellow will gain knowledge in all three areas. The fellow will also develop independent research areas of interest with guidance from mentor(s).
Dr. Wu's laboratory: https://faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/jia_wu.html
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Eligibility Requirements
An individual holding a recent (within three years) Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) in an appropriate field who is seeking a temporary appointment under the supervision of a faculty mentor, involving full-time laboratory-based research or scholarship in preparation for an academic or research career as an independent investigator. This appointment is not part of a clinical training program; individuals holding an M.D. degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
FACULTY MENTOR
Dr. Jia Wu and Dr. Xinuning Le,
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Under the mentorship of Dr. Jia Wu and Dr. Xinuning Le, the post-doctoral fellow will be working in a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in oncology, radiomics, and AI/Machine Learning. The fellow will gain knowledge in all three areas. The fellow will also develop independent research areas of interest with guidance from mentor(s).
Dr. Wu's laboratory: https://faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/jia_wu.html
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Eligibility Requirements
An individual holding a recent (within three years) Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) in an appropriate field who is seeking a temporary appointment under the supervision of a faculty mentor, involving full-time laboratory-based research or scholarship in preparation for an academic or research career as an independent investigator. This appointment is not part of a clinical training program; individuals holding an M.D. degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
FACULTY MENTOR
Dr. Jia Wu and Dr. Xinuning Le,
Salary : $64,000 - $76,000
